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Melbourne Uni’s Menzies Institute opens despite student union protests
"Melbourne University Cloister" by Chris_Samuel is licensed under CC BY 2.0 The Menzies Institute opened on Thursday November 18 at the...
Joseph Misuraca
Nov 21, 20214 min read


A chat with the guitarist of Nashville’s coolest indie rock band: Andrew Smith of Goldpark
For fans of DMA’s, Gang of Youths, San Cisco, check out their latest release: Goldpark One. Photo Source: PR Ashleigh White Summer in...
Nichole Heller
Nov 19, 20213 min read


Travel through takeout: How locals have experienced overseas travel and culture in lockdown
Photo credit: Unsplash We all miss travelling. At least that’s what foodie and Melbourne author Sam van Zweden told me as I sat down to...
Ruby Littler
Nov 4, 20213 min read


Remade, Remastered & Reimagined: exploring Hollywood’s addiction to reviving old classics
Credit: Unsplash Hitting cinemas in early 2022, the latest instalment in the Batman franchise, The Batman (starring Robert Pattinson),...
Ella Cigognini
Nov 3, 20213 min read


Squid Game: Reality inspires fiction
Netflix’s new series Squid Game is doing numbers and on top of being a wild ride, the show has a lot going on below the surface. Credit:...
Ryan Sambell
Nov 1, 20214 min read


The heritage-listed Nicholas Building is up for sale
Here's why it means so much to the local creative sphere. Photo credit: City of Melbourne On quiet weekend afternoons, Bronwyn Kamasz...
Sarah Liversidge
Nov 1, 20214 min read


Thirteen of the best and spookiest Halloween movies
Image credit: Canva All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Eve, Halloween. Whether or not you celebrate the day, you can still enjoy a good scary...
Ruby Box
Nov 1, 20216 min read


“This Is A Reckoning” - New Musical Merges Indigenous Cultures
Samuel Gaskin unites First Nations Australian and New Zealand song and dance in his latest moving production which serves as a...
James Gaunt
Oct 25, 20212 min read


L.O.R.E Nightmares Writing Competition Winners
Read the winning pieces. Winner: That Terrible Thing By Elena Bones I have done something terrible that nothing can undo. This is the...
theswanstongazette
Oct 17, 202111 min read


Young Australians are divided on what vaccine they should get
Overall, hesitancy is decreasing. Photo credit: Unsplash Mixed messaging from the Federal Government and the media contributed to vaccine...
Hugh Pearson
Oct 11, 20213 min read


BTS expresses their hope for future generations at the UN
BTS at the UN. Credit: @BTS_official on Twitter On September 20, the boy band BTS joined South Korean President Moon Jae In for the...
Faith Macale
Oct 8, 20213 min read


The season that was
RMIT Redbacks Big V women's team during a game. (Credit: Samuel MacKinnon) On the rebound from a year that was cancelled by the Covid-19...
Madison Lee
Oct 7, 20213 min read


Federal Court decision puts academic freedom in the spotlight
University of Sydney. Credit: Unsplash A recent Federal Court ruling has raised questions for Australian scholars about university codes...
Sarah Liversidge
Oct 2, 20214 min read


TSG Suggests - Lockdown edition
As Victoria prepares to see restrictions lifted following its sixth lockdown, TSG’s editorial team got together to reflect on some of the...
theswanstongazette
Sep 16, 20214 min read


‘Doesn’t go far enough’: Parliament recommends cannabis decriminalisation
but experts are underwhelmed Photo by Rick Proctor on Unsplash A landmark parliamentary inquiry has called on the Victorian Government to...
Sam Matthews
Sep 14, 20211 min read


During the pandemic, sports have continued to produce feel-good stories
Though it may not be the same as going to the MCG, watching the footy on TV and online offers a welcome distraction and source of hope...
Caspar McLeod
Sep 9, 20215 min read


Bachelor Recap: Viewers, prepare for landing
Photo: @thebachelorau on Instagram That’s right folks, we’ve reached the final week of this Bachie season, and I’m not sure whether I...
Kaylah-Joelle Baker and Tyler Wright
Sep 2, 20216 min read


Bachelor Recap: Red flags, fame hunger and the crushing of Australian viewers' hearts
Credit: Channel 10 EPISODE ELEVEN It’s the start of hometowns! This is usually the most fun time to watch The Bachelor, as we get to meet...
Kaylah-Joelle Baker and Tyler Wright
Aug 27, 20216 min read


Interview with Samuel Gaskin
Credit: Michelle Grace Hunder RECKŌNING, the new single from Samuel Gaskin, was released last week with a video featuring 20 Indigenous...
James Gaunt
Aug 24, 20215 min read


Bachelor Recap: A week of the Bachie flight finally stepping it up a gear or two… about time!
Photo: @hollykingston on Instagram EPISODE NINE This week’s Bachie flight took off with Holly’s single date. Jimmy took the frontrunner...
Kaylah-Joelle Baker and Tyler Wright
Aug 21, 20216 min read
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